David Harewood Professions : Actor Born : December 8, 1965 Browse All Authors Top 35 quotes by David Harewood I always get this feeling on my last day of work that I'm never going to work again. David Harewood last-day lasts feelings When I think about my children and how different their futures might be as a result of climate change, it makes me determined to do something about it. David Harewood change children thinking Art is all about the experience. I could say I dont really relate to opera, but then you watch Placido Domingo, and you go, Blimey, look at that. David Harewood watches looks art Working at the National Theatre is just wonderful. There is no place like the South Bank on a summer's afternoon. David Harewood afternoon theatre summer Fatherhood is a joy. I feel very lucky to have a family. It gives you a perspective on things. David Harewood perspective joy giving My parents are very proud of my success but still worry, as Im in a profession where there is no guarantee of work. They have always supported my decision to go into acting, but there have been tough times work-wise. David Harewood parent wise worry I grew up in Birmingham, but my parents are originally from Barbados. My dad, Romeo, was a long-distance lorry driver, and my mother, Mayleen, worked in catering. David Harewood distance dad mother New York is vibrant, sexy, naughty, always surprising, and has great live music and great fashion. David Harewood sexy fashion new-york At school, I was the classroom clown - I was always being thrown out for being naughty. Before I left, a teacher called me in and suggested I became an actor. David Harewood naughty teacher school For all its problems, I found South Africa a beautiful country, interesting and inspiring. David Harewood beautiful country interesting British people are surprised that I'm British! David Harewood british people Normally for work I will fly business class. David Harewood class I loved working with Mandy Patinkin, I have to say. David Harewood Forget fashion, dress for comfort and for ease of getting through security, so no hats, belts or unnecessary accessories. David Harewood fashion comfort dresses We live in a world of strange priorities, where Kim Kardashian buying a Lamborghini creates international headlines, but children in Niger suffering from drought and children in Britain suffering from leukaemia go unnoticed. David Harewood live suffering children world We have a generation of black actors playing leading roles on film and TV - Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor - which is great and is breaking the mould. David Harewood playing generation great black When my agent told me I had an audition for 'Friar Tuck,' I burst out laughing. It actually brought a bit of sunshine to my day. I was thinking: fat suit. I was thinking: shaving my head. It was so outlandish, such a crazy idea. David Harewood day me sunshine crazy You always want to look your best at events like the Globes, Emmys, or Oscars. It's a part of the business that I am not particularly comfortable with. I would prefer to turn up in a pair of jeans and an old shirt, but it's all about image - the studio wants you to look your best. David Harewood i-am best you business If you're black and have leukemia, the chances of finding a donor are drastically reduced. I added my name to the register, and lo and behold, six months later, I was asked to donate. I had a week of 'conditioning' where I had to take these pills and injections to create new stem cells in my body. David Harewood name new you black After 'Homeland,' I was offered a lot of very authoritarian, square, angry boss types, but I wanted to do something different. Casting directors are surprised when they look at my CV and see all the work I've done, from Shakespeare to playing Nelson Mandela. David Harewood look angry boss work Similar Authors Ian Mckellen actor Adhir Kalyan actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje actor Bert Lahr actor Alan Arkin actor Alan Alda actor All Authors
